Combined Treatment with Botulinum Toxin and 595-nm Pulsed Dye Laser for Traumatic Scarring
Open Access
- 1 January 2015
- journal article
- Published by Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology in Annals of Dermatology
- Vol. 27 (6), 756-758
- https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.6.756
Abstract
Traumatic scars on skin covering areas of high movement, especially areas on the face, can be stressful for patients. We report two cases of traumatic scars that occurred on the chin, and that were successfully treated with a combined therapy of 595-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin. After the treatment, good cosmetic results were achieved in both patients. The only adverse effect during and after the treatments was mild pain, which resolved within several days without any additional treatment. In conclusion, the combination of 595-nm PDL and intramuscular botulinum toxin injection was shown to be a safe and effective treatment for traumatic scars on the mobile chin area in Korean patients.Keywords
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